porter

Senses

1. 1.

   to carry

   to hold or transport something from one place to another

2. 2.

   to wear

   to have clothing or an accessory on one's body

3. 3.

   to bear; to endure

   to support, sustain, or tolerate a burden, pain, or responsibility

4. 4.

   to bring; to deliver

   to convey or direct toward a goal or person

Examples

• "Il porte un lourd sac à dos chaque jour."

  He carries a heavy backpack every day.

• "Elle porte une belle robe rouge à la fête."

  She is wearing a beautiful red dress at the party.

• "Je ne peux pas porter ce poids plus longtemps."

  I cannot bear this weight any longer.

Usage

Porter is one of the most common French verbs. It is used literally (carrying objects, wearing clothes) and figuratively (bearing responsibility, enduring hardship). Common expressions include "porter atteinte à" (to harm), "porter plainte" (to file a complaint), and "se porter bien/mal" (to be well/unwell).